Project Officer

CRVCID 699323
This is a permanent, full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight. This position is based in the Perth CBD.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Position Profile:
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to the position of Project Officer. In this position, the successful applicant will provide support to the EMHS Environmental Sustainability Unit to progress and achieve key deliverables and targets, as well as undertake program planning as required for service reform, sustainability, and business improvement projects across the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS). Monitoring and reporting on program deliverables for relevant stakeholders within EMHS is also required. For more information, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.

Area Profile:
The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.

Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonates services.

The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.

Employee Benefits:
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here.

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).

For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Rourke Jackson on

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online ).

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Please note that 2 professional referees are required.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. Applicants are also requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages) addressing the selection criteria listed below (taken from page four (4) of the Job Description Form (JDF) attached). When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to use real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in assessing your suitability.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

• Demonstrated experience in achieving project outcomes against agreed performance standards.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to effectively liaise and consult with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high-level written communication skills including the ability to prepare briefing papers and reports.
• Demonstrated skills in resource and time management, with the ability to work independently to achieve outcomes within specific timeframes.
• Experience in research, analytical and problem solving, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to identified problems.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, including an ability to be adaptable and flexible in a work environment subject to competing priorities and change.
• Knowledge of issues, trends, and practices relevant to sustainable health development, including an understanding of climate health risks and environmental sustainability programs and metrics.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.